K-9 bites cow, Georgetown Co. deputy tases K-9, cow kicks deputy

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – A sheriff’s deputy had to deploy a taser on his own K-9 officer after it bit a cow while on a burglary call.

Deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress
on Drivers Lane in the Pleasant Hill community around 4 p.m. The first deputy
on scene secured the location with his K-9 and waited on additional officers to
assist with entering the residence.

A cow nearby distracted the dog, and he subsequently bit
the cow, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office.

In an attempt to protect the cow from injuries, the
deputy tased the K-9, according to the report. The dog was taken into leash
control and returned to the deputy’s vehicle.

Reacting to the dog, the cow struck the deputy and
property owner. Their injuries were determined to be minor.